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The week's reporting from across the Catholic world — what happened, who said what, and what it means.
US bishops establish task force on artificial intelligence
The task force will focus on policies and practices concerning human dignity, religious liberty, democratic institutions, workers, families and vulnerable populations
Christine Rousselle
High court rejects Sall Grover’s appeal in transgender discrimination case
The High Court has rejected Sall Grover’s appeal against a ruling that her women-only social media app discriminated against a transgender user
The Catholic Herald
Archdiocese puts historic Edinburgh headquarters on the market
The Pugin-designed administrative headquarters of the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh has been placed on the market following a review of its future
Corrie Douglas-Young
Trump nominates Cissie Lynch, Billy Graham’s granddaughter, as ambassador for international religious freedom
Lynch has previously served on President Trump’s Faith Advisory Council and has worked on Christian and religious freedom initiatives
Christine Rousselle
Pope Leo XIV appoints new bishop of Metuchen
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Michael Saporito to lead the Diocese of Metuchen and accepted the resignation of Bishop Francis Malone of Shreveport
Christine Rousselle
Bill lifting ban on Catholics advising on Church appointments to be introduced
The Church Appointments (Repeal of Discriminatory Provision) Bill is to be the first legislation introduced by Andy Burnham’s Government
Corrie Douglas-Young
Vatican Apostolic Archive and Library to be expanded
The Pope said the expansion was needed to preserve the Holy See’s historical memory and accommodate the institutions’ growing collections
Corrie Douglas-Young
Ancient Order of Hibernians urges Britain to clarify criteria for border poll; backs united Ireland
The organisation welcomed Trump’s comments on Irish unity and urged renewed US engagement in the Northern Ireland peace process
Christine Rousselle
Court issues temporary protection for Chicago Catholic healthcare providers
Catholic healthcare providers in the Archdiocese of Chicago will not be required to cooperate with assisted suicide while their challenge to Illinois’s new law is heard
Christine Rousselle
GB News correspondent: “No Catholics in America until 1801”
Dougie Beattie said there were no Catholics in America until the Louisiana Purchase, prompting criticism over the history of the Catholic Church in the United States
Corrie Douglas-Young
Scottish bishops welcome UK sanctions on Israeli settlements
The Scottish bishops’ human rights and social justice agency said action against settlement expansion was necessary to help protect Palestinian communities
Corrie Douglas-Young
French freemasons target non-contract schools, many Catholic
Guillaume Trichard, grand master of the Grand Orient de France, said his organisation would seek to influence the 2027 presidential election and oppose non-contract schools
Corrie Douglas-Young
More than 700 pupils gather for Scottish Catholic youth rally
More than 700 pupils from 23 schools gathered in Hamilton for Aid to the Church in Need’s 10th Scottish Youth Rally, hearing about persecuted Christians and reflecting on their own faith
Nathalie Raffray
SPUC urges Scottish Government to respond to record abortion figures
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children has called for greater support for expectant mothers after official figures showed that 18,783 pregnancies were terminated in Scotland in 2025
The Catholic Herald
More than 10,000 attend biggest March for Life UK to date
The annual march in London saw more than 10,000 pro-life supporters take part, while protesters later attempted to disrupt Mass at Westminster Cathedral
The Catholic Herald
Twenty African governments back charter asserting sovereignty over family policy
Governments backing the Accra declaration say African nations should determine their own laws and social policies without external coercion
The Catholic Herald
Bishops offer messages of hope and peace on 25th anniversary of 9/11
The bishops recalled the horror and sorrow of September 11 while highlighting the courage of first responders and the enduring call to heal and pursue peace
Christine Rousselle
Msgr Roger Landry suspended pending investigation into misconduct allegations
Msgr Roger Landry, national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies USA, has been suspended from public ministry following an investigation into allegations that do not involve minors
Christine Rousselle
Donegal school first in Ireland named after St Carlo Acutis
Relics of St Carlo Acutis were brought from Assisi to mark the renaming of the Donegal school in his honour
Corrie Douglas-Young
Archbishop Gallagher: reconciliation must lead to ‘just and lasting rules’
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher has called for reconciliation to develop into ‘just and lasting rules’ as diplomatic efforts continue to end the war in Ukraine
Corrie Douglas-Young
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